Campus Guests

Rachel Held Evans is coming! Expect surprising insights, maybe shocking ones, from this popular Christian blogger

by Lauren Jefferson

A writer known for her philosophical explorations of faith and doubt, punctuated by down-to-earth self-revelation, humor, and truthfulness, is coming to campus. Rachel Held Evans has attracted attention for her
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Two pioneers of Playback Theatre – evoking understanding, empathy and change – will be teaching at SPI 2014

by Paul Souder

Imagine a theatrical performance with no starting script. Several actors listen intently to a volunteer from the audience tell a first-person story. On the cue, “Let’s watch,” the actors interpret
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CJP prof Lisa Schirch points way to better relationships, roles, for military, government and civil society

by Andrew Jenner

On the Wikipedia page for “Security Sector Reform,” you’ll read some nice-sounding stuff about helping police and military forces become more accountable to democratically elected governments and to hold human
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Acclaimed photojournalists explore “optimism and ingenuity” of Brazilians in exhibit opening Feb. 14

by Chris Edwards

“Sonhos e Saudades” – the Portuguese title of an exhibit by acclaimed photojournalists Tyrone Turner and Susan Sterner – means “dreams and longings.” “Brazilians are big dreamers, incredibly optimistic,” Sterner
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Congregational leaders flock to seminary program on how to do “discernment” in the face of difficult issues

by Laura Lehman Amstutz

Hundreds of people filled to capacity the 2014 School for Leadership Training at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, interested in exploring “discernment processes” to address difficult issues in congregations, conferences and denominations.
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